UMW Toyota forms TGR Racing Malaysia team, set to compete in the 2026 Thailand Super Series

16 Mar 2026·< 1 min read

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced the formation of the TGR Racing Malaysia team, which will compete in the 2026 Thailand Super Series in the GT4 category.

This participation marks a new chapter for Toyota Malaysia as it expands its involvement in regional GT racing.

It also strengthens the company’s role in driving the development of motorsport in the country.

The establishment of this team is based on the extensive experience gained over eight seasons of the Toyota GAZOO Racing Vios Challenge.

Through this platform, UMWT has successfully developed local driver talent, enhanced technical capabilities, and improved racing operations expertise.

TGR Racing Malaysia Features Local Drivers

Throughout the five rounds of the Thailand Super Series GT4, TGR Racing Malaysia will feature a lineup of local drivers:

Shaun Thong
Weiron Tan
Nazim Azman
Putera Adam

All these drivers will be supported by an experienced technical and operations crew from both Malaysia and Japan.

GR Supra GT4 EVO2 as the main weapon

TGR Racing Malaysia will field two GR Supra GT4 EVO2 vehicles prepared according to the regulations of the Thailand Super Series GT4.

Developed by Toyota GAZOO Racing Europe, the EVO2 version features several improvements:

Enhanced braking system performance
Refined shock absorber tuning for optimum stability
Improvements to the cooling system and ABS calibration

The GR Supra GT4 EVO2 is powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine.

This engine is paired with a modified ZF automatic transmission, supported by a Marelli ECU, an Akrapovic racing exhaust system, and a Drexler LSD.

Other features include:

KW adjustable racing shock absorbers
Six-piston Brembo calipers and 390 mm front rotors
Four-piston Brembo calipers and 335 mm rear rotors
18-inch OZ wheels
Pirelli tires
FIA-compliant safety cage
ABS and TCS as standard features
Fire suppression system

The GR Supra GT4 EVO2 will compete alongside other racing machines such as the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, Mercedes-AMG GT4, Aston Martin Vantage GT4, and at least five other GR Supra GT4 EVO2 vehicles.